ED WESTON

Director; Great Lakes Wind Network,
Cleveland

Age: 60
Type of organization: Manufacturer network
Involvement: N/A
In the news: “I would describe my mood as sober. I'm not depressed and I'm not angry,” Mr. Weston said earlier this year. “This train has been coming and it's getting closer, but you have to deal with what it is.” Mr. Weston was referring to a federal production tax credit on wind energy investments that has helped boost the return that developers receive from wind energy projects. It is set to expire on Dec. 31 of this year if there is no legislative intervention.